K-Lyte/Cl 50 Alternatives Compared
| K-Lyte/Cl 50 (potassium bicarbonate / potassium chloride) | Potassium chloride | Spironolactone |
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| K-Lyte/Cl 50 (potassium bicarbonate / potassium chloride) | Potassium chloride | Spironolactone |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Prevention of Hypokalemia, Hypokalemia. K-Lyte/Cl 50 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Potassium chloride is a mineral used to replenish potassium within the body. It may irritate the stomach; however, other side effects generally only occur with higher dosages. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Spironolactone is a diuretic that may be used to remove excess fluid (edema) from the body, lower blood pressure, or treat hyperaldosteronism. It does not cause potassium loss from the body; however... View more |
Related suggestions Hypokalemia
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Potassium chloride has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 35 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 26% reported a negative effect. |
Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 703 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all K-Lyte/Cl 50 side effects |
View all Potassium chloride side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other potassium bicarbonate / potassium chloride brands include: Effervescent Potassium/Chloride, K-Lyte/Cl 25 | Cena K, Ed K+10, Epiklor, Gen-K, Glu-K, K-Dur, K-Tab, Kal Potassium 99, Klor-Con, Klor-Con 10, Klor-Con 8, Klor-Con M10, Klor-Con M15, Klor-Con M20, Klor-Con Sprinkle, Pokonza View more | Aldactone, CaroSpir | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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37 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 144 drugs are known to interact with K-Lyte/Cl 50:
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A total of 142 drugs are known to interact with Potassium chloride:
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A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with Spironolactone:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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April 25, 1975 |
January 21, 1960 |
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See also:
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K-Dur
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